What veterinarians need to know Health officials across the U.S. and all over the world are on high alert due to COVID-19, a disease that causes flu-like symptoms in people, including mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Veterinary professionals are receiving questions from their clients and their teams, and the AVMA is pleased to be…
Below are answers to some questions we have received about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is caused by SARS-CoV-2. The AVMA has additional information and resources available on at avma.org/coronavirus. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available. Q: Hong Kong’s Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department (AFCD) has indicated that a pet dog…
Most kids love animals, so it might seem like a good idea to put a dog under your Christmas tree with a big red bow around his neck. Ok, the dog would be hidden somewhere, but maybe a collar and leash would be under the tree. A dog can be an important addition to your family, but only if your…
Before deciding to bring a pet bird into your life, make sure you fully understand what’s involved. When properly cared for, many pet birds live long lives – some parrots have lifespans of over twenty years. Also, birds can carry germs that might cause people to become sick without the bird appearing sick at all. Therefore, birds might not…
There’s a reason dogs are known as man’s best friend. Dogs, cats, and some other pets make wonderful companions and provide their human owners with many health benefits, both physical and emotional. Dogs, in particular, have a wonderful ability to form bonds with people. In fact, dogs have developed unique chemistry with humans that can be traced back to many…
Many thanks to The State for featuring us in an article from October 24th 2017. http://www.thestate.com/living/article180657146.html
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